Maple Ridge Center Has Sold!
What does that mean for Beaver Camp?
The sale of Maple Ridge Center to Jeff-Lewis BOCES is having a positive impact on Beaver Camp.
Under a lease-to-own agreement, Jeff-Lewis BOCES will pay a total of $850,000 over five years to Maple Ridge Center, with the option to purchase the property sooner by buying out the lease early. In addition, BOCES will pay $10,000 per year for as long as the lease is in effect to help cover insurance and other costs associated with maintaining the entity.
How will these funds be used?
The Beaver Camp Board is carefully balancing several priorities:
- Debt retirement. Over the past few decades, Beaver Camp accumulated debt while investing in Maple Ridge Center and covering operating shortfalls. As of November 2025, total borrowed funds are $311,229. The Board’s initial focus is paying off higher-risk private loans, with the goal of fully repaying them within two years. The Board is also considering accelerated repayment of a 30-year, low-interest loan.
- Facility investment. Beaver Camp has deferred major facility improvements for many years, creating an urgent need to renovate and replace lodging. Early estimates, including labor, indicate these projects could exceed $500,000 over the next four years. Beyond this, additional long-term investments—such as dining and program spaces—will be needed to prepare Beaver Camp for the future.
- Program investment. The Board is launching a strategic planning initiative in March 2026 to identify needed program investments and other long-term priorities.
Why regular giving is still essential.
The sale of Maple Ridge Center does not reduce the need for ongoing donor support! Beaver Camp continues to rely heavily on donations to cover annual operating expenses. In a typical year, fees cover only about 70% of total costs.
